Please click here , it is worth it, to see the much larger, clearer details.

I chose this view as a first post to demonstrate just how strong and imposing it is, with its high walls and tall turrets. I paid more attention to character and composition than style details.

I hope to show you more of its style and features in a later post, for this chateau inspired the Disney Castles

The Château d'Ussé is located in the commune of Rigny-Ussé in the Indre-et-Loire département, in France.
The stronghold, at the edge of the Chinon forest overlooking the Indre Valley, was first fortified in the eleventh century by the Norman seigneur of Ussé, Gueldin de Saumur, who surrounded the fort with a palisade on a high terrace.

Later, the site passed to the Comte de Blois, who rebuilt in stone.

It has had many owners and had substantial changes, especially internally, when, in the seventeenth century Louis I de Valentinay, comptroller of the royal household, demolished the north range of buildings in order to open the interior court to the spectacular view over the parterre terrace, to a design ascribed to André Le Nôtre.

Now, it is a historic monument and though the family owners still live in the chateau, it is open to the public but, by all accounts, it is quite pricey!

Hi Bev, good photograph of this interesting castle, very well captured in this interesting image, with good clarity, light, color and quality. Great and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy week.
Affectionate greetings from the south of Spain.
Angel.

Hello Beverley,
I love those chateau's and one day I will have to see them. ALL.
Bright light upon the walls, chimneys and turretys with the green climber upon is marvelouse sight wich you masterfully shown here on an upwards and diagonal perspective.
Pleasent to look at, bravo.
Many thanks for your distinct obsevation on my Lealt-canyon picture.
Good afternoon,
Ike

Hello Bev,
Disney was probably inspired, but I also remember this kind of French castles from the books about Babar, the little elephant. It's a beautiful building with all these towers and chimneys, and a very imposing wall with plants growing all over it. There is a fine light shining on all the important areas and the composition is nicely based on a diagonal.
Kind regards,
Gert

This is almost incredible that people hands, this all have made in past.
So wonderful between a green area.
The towers and chimneys make your picture attractive.
An excellent composition and pleasant presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Hello Beverley,
Yesterday I saw another beautiful picture of this castle ... That while I had never heard of it before.
Many towers and chimneys nicely on a row!
The light coloured building blocks in the full sunlight provide a very clear view and an impression of a clean and well maintained castle.
Best regards, Paul

Hi Beverley
Love the colours & detail in this and superb viewpoint over the wall forcing viewer to fully concentrate on the subject matter - a remarkable antique chateau. The tones, lighting and contrast are spot on and above all i love the impeccable detail registered, touch of green is a real bonus. The write up makes for an interesting read too,, it's an impressive shot which is a joy to view!! Congrats.
Best regards

Hi Bev
I wanted to get caught up a bit on your gallery.
How does a family still live here but yet also its open to the public, i guess the family doesn't really need to be in every room if its so big! haha And i'm sure they get a portion of the money as well right?

and yes, I like your photo, the high walls, the vines, the power and elegance it displays, its very beautiful. lots of history too, which makes me wish the walls could talk.
lovely light, sky and clouds to bring it all together.
cheers
Craig